XFL Is Off The Rails: Orlando Scores 84-Yard TD On 4th and 21 vs. St. Louis

Thomas, a former Mississippi State standout, made the 84-yard touchdown reception against his former team. Not a bad way to get some revenge.

These are the kind of plays we don’t often see in the NFL … or any other football league. Clearly, the XFL has a lot more risk-takers and it makes for some entertaining viewing.

Thomas was released by St. Louis before getting picked up by Orlando. Not a bad time to score a touchdown for the former Bulldogs star.

Jordan Thomas’ Time at Mississippi State NFL

Before jumping into the professional football ranks, Jordan Thomas spent two years at Mississippi State as a tight end. He didn’t post eye-popping numbers, but proved to be a reliable target in Dan Mullen’s offense.

In 2016, Thomas played in just six games, hauling in nine receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. But it was his second season in Starkville where he saw dramatic improvement.

The 6-foot-5 tight end appeared in 12 games for the Bulldogs that season and saw a bigger role in the offensive passing attack. He totaled 22 catches for 263 yards and three touchdowns on the year.

Thomas maintained a 12 yards per catch average during his final season at Mississippi State. The Bulldogs posted a 6-7 record in 2016 and enjoyed a 9-4 campaign in 2017.

After his college career concluded, Thomas was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He spent two seasons with the team (2018-19) before landing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020. The tight end had stops with the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions as a member of the practice squads.

During his time in the NFL, Thomas totaled 22 catches for 226 yards and five touchdowns.